Washington Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Washington Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Washington family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 278
Cotton Weaver 33
Coal Miner 31
Domestic Servant 24
Agricultural Labourer 22
Farm Labourer 22
General Labourer 22
Dress Maker 18
Farmer 13
Living On Own Means 12
Gardener 10
Living On Her Own Means 10
General Servant Domestic 9
Tailor 8
Clerk 8
Carpenter 7
Carter 6
Laundress 6
Grocer 6
Labourer 6
Silk Winder 6
Cotton Spinner 6
Weaver Cotton 6
House Keeper 5
Joiner 5

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